Games Development Lecturer Access Creative College Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Reporting to: Head of Campus Location: Plymouth Salary: £23,810 - £25,157 per annum About the Role You will lead and inspire the next generation of gaming talent through your planning and delivery of the games curriculum. You will mark and assess learner projects, setting high expectations and motivating them to be the best they can be. You will be a role model, providing our learners with innovative, practical and employment-led training. You will ensure a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behaviour; using various teaching techniques to engage and motivate students from different backgrounds and abilities. You will collaborate with others to share best practices and ensure that our learners get the highest quality experience. You will work with experienced, passionate tutors as well as within a support service provided by our Central Team. Who are we? We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider that reach every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport What we’re looking for: Up-to-date knowledge and an understanding of game engines (Unity/Unreal Engine), desirable skills would include an understanding of Game Art, character art, animation in 2D, experience using Adobe Creative Suite and having an in-depth understanding of the pipeline surrounding the creation of game assets. Theoretical knowledge across the broad spectrum of games, for example, job roles and skills, world-building, and story progression. Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related subject area and Maths and English qualifications at level 2 or above. A teaching qualification is desirable but if you don’t have one, we will pay for you to get one and provide you with time to study! No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! What we offer? Generous Holiday Allocation Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers! Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay. What do our students say? ‘My skills have greatly improved. My understanding of subjects I had otherwise struggled to learn now feel easier to execute as the teaching in these areas was really good.’ ‘I have learned the ability to form an argument in the correct way and how to write in a formal professional manner.’ ‘I now know how to code and 3D model without having any previous experience’ ‘I don't experience prejudice and I feel listened to in a judgement-free environment’ ‘From the multitude of performing opportunities I feel I have developed my confi dence on stage massively.’ ‘The college has really helped with my confi dence, work, professional development and interpersonal skills’ ‘The college has been very understanding and helpful with personal conditions such as ADHD and autism’ ‘The college handles mental health pretty well, in fact, I have received more support than I did when I was in hospital education.’ A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity. We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees. DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.